Chapter 11: The Contest of the Two Kings
2014-06-18 Author: Gu Zhenren
White Emperor departed.
Although he was pursued by Iron Emperor and Azure Emperor this time, his trip to Bingzhou was not without its gains. He still had to return to Star Saint Palace to complete his mission and collect his reward.
Before he left, he gave Chu Yun a stone as personal thanks for Chu Yun’s assistance.
In addition, Chu Yun had completed his mission on the Xingzhou Token and received eighty contribution points accordingly.
However, to Chu Yun, these were not his greatest gains.
He inquired about Danzhou from White Emperor. His father, Old Dan King, was a peak-level expert and should not have been unknown.
White Emperor expressed great surprise at Chu Yun’s identity. His eyes, as he looked at Chu Yun, revealed unconcealable astonishment. Stroking his beard, he sighed, “So you are the son of Old Dan King and Moon Frost King. No wonder, no wonder! Then you have indeed come to the right person!”
Emperor-level experts were no longer restricted to their own continent but were active throughout the Nine Provinces. Therefore, White Emperor knew much more about the intelligence of Danzhou and the other eight provinces than Chu Yun.
He told Chu Yun that in Danzhou, various forces were formed around families. Besides the visible families, there were actually eight hidden families behind the scenes. These eight families lived in seclusion, and even the natives of Danzhou rarely knew of their existence.
“The leaders of the eight great families are the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of Danzhou. Among them, Old Dan King was a rising star of the Chu family, and Moon Frost King was a genius of the Yun family. The events between them caused a stir back then, and the circle of Emperor-level experts all knew something about it. Although Chu Emperor, the founder of the Chu family, and Yun Emperor of the Yun family were both on the Danzhou side, they were the greatest enemies of each other.”
“This hatred continued, and the Chu and Yun families were always at odds. Old Dan King, with his exceptional talent, was often mentioned in circles as the most favored descendant of Chu Emperor. Yun Emperor was naturally resentful. By chance, a genius also emerged from his clan, and that was your mother, Moon Frost King. The strength of these two Emperors was evenly matched, and neither could do anything to the other. Thus, they thought of defeating their opponents through their descendants, repeatedly arranging secret confrontations between Old Dan King and Moon Frost King.”
“To their surprise, neither of these two Great Emperors had expected that these two young people would gradually develop mutual admiration, fall in love, and end up together. Both Chu Emperor and Yun Emperor lost face and were furious. They blamed each other, targeting each other’s descendants. As a result, the conflict escalated, and with Saints also intervening behind the scenes, the situation immediately spiraled out of the control of the two Emperors.”
White Emperor revealed this secret history.
Chu Yun’s parents, Old Dan King and Moon Frost King, were both exceptionally talented individuals, nurtured by the two Emperors, and were the most likely candidates to become Emperor-level experts.
Although each continent had limited luck, only able to cultivate three Kings and five Emperors before reaching its limit, the constant entanglement and competition among the Nine Saints occasionally led to the demise of Emperor-level experts. Therefore, some continents were not full of high-end experts.
If these two were recruited to their own side, they might become Emperor-level experts in the future – this was the secret thought of many Saints.
Thus, many Saints secretly took action and competed. Star Saint nearly succeeded and had already brought Old Dan King and Moon Frost King to Xingzhou. However, they were met with a joint counterattack from other Saints like Dan Saint. In the end, Ghost Saint succeeded and took possession of Old Dan King’s soul. Moon Frost King, under Dan Saint’s arrangements, was taken back to Danzhou by her family.
This event was collectively known among Emperor-level experts as the “Contest of the Two Kings,” and it caused quite a sensation.
“I never expected, my dear Chu, that you would be the son of Old Dan King and Moon Frost King. So, the true winner of the Contest of the Two Kings is our Star Saint.” White Emperor exclaimed with wonder.
Chu Yun was also shaken inwardly, finally understanding the whole story.
With several Saints interfering behind the scenes, it was no wonder that his parents, despite being Kings, were unable to control their own destinies.
This was a war of contention.
Just as Chu Yun, at his current stage, needed to acquire suitable Innate Demonic Creatures to strengthen his Immortal Pouch World.
At the level of the great Saints, their contention was no longer over one or two Innate Demonic Creatures, but over Emperor-level experts.
Only Emperor-level experts, amidst the mutual checks and balances of the Saints, could exert influence on the overall situation of the Nine Provinces.
Chu Yun’s parents, though Quasi Emperor-level experts with a high probability of promotion, had attracted the contention of Saints.
Xingzhou was the youngest Immortal Pouch World, and its Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were not yet complete. Therefore, Star Saint had made plans and arrangements to lure Chu Yun’s parents into Xingzhou. This truth was likely still hidden from Old Dan King and Moon Frost King.
As a result, Old Dan King died and was taken in by Ghost Saint. Moon Frost King was recaptured by Dan Saint. However, their child, Chu Yun, remained in Xingzhou.
Decades passed in a flash. Now, Chu Yun had grown into a King-level expert, possessed a Supreme grade Immortal Pouch, and his ascension to Emperor-level was a foregone conclusion.
On Ghost Saint’s side, Old Dan King remained only at the peak of King-level. On Dan Saint’s side, because the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were complete, Moon Frost King could only be a reserve candidate for Emperor-level.
Comparing the three sides, it was clear that Star Saint was the biggest winner of the “Contest of the Two Kings.”
Thus, White Emperor had had such emotions, greatly admiring Star Saint’s planning and methods.
Upon hearing this secret, Chu Yun’s shock and complicated feelings were beyond words.
“Not becoming a Saint, one will always be a pawn. Even if one becomes a King, what does it matter? His parents are the best example. What about Emperor-level? White Emperor, Azure Emperor, and Iron Emperor are living examples before his eyes.”
“In the eyes of Saints, all living beings are chess pieces. Some are useful, and some are not. And in the hearts of these Saints, I am merely a chess piece with great potential, destined to be useful in the future.”
His encounter with White Emperor broadened Chu Yun’s horizons and made him clearly aware of his position.
He suddenly realized that the so-called faction contracts were merely a net in the hands of Saints, trapping all Emperor-level experts. Now that he had signed a faction contract with Star Saint, he was like a fish caught in the net, unable to be free.
“However, the fish’s strength is too small now to break through the net of the Saints. Even if it escapes by chance, there are still the other eight great nets. I did not make a mistake in agreeing with Star Saint back then. Someone like Star Saint is exceptionally adept at planning and plotting, as the Contest of the Two Kings showed. If I had not signed the contract, I would likely have suffered a similar fate to Night Emperor. Heh heh…”
Chu Yun sneered inwardly.
The tragedy of his parents was actually orchestrated by several Saints. Star Saint, Ghost Saint, and Dan Saint were the primary culprits.
“Night Emperor’s refusal of Star Saint’s invitation back then was probably because he saw through this truth. He chose to resist, and although he was exceptionally talented, he was far from a match for a Saint. Past experiences serve as a lesson for the future. I am just a small figure at King-level. If I want to trouble a Saint and transcend the nine great nets, my strength is still far from enough. Resisting head-on is definitely not a wise move. Instead, I can temporarily reside under them, borrow their power to cultivate, and accumulate strength. One day, I too will become a Saint! My destiny will be my own to control!” Chu Yun vowed inwardly.
Chu Yun’s desire to reach the pinnacle became unprecedentedly firm.
All along, reaching the peak realm of Monster Tamer had merely been a dream, an ambition. But with the situation having developed to this point, he knew that without becoming a Saint, he would never be truly free. His parents would not be truly saved. He wouldn’t even have the strength to protect his Blissful Immortal Consorts.
Not enough, not strong enough, far from enough!
“Be strong, become stronger!!”
This voice echoed in Chu Yun’s heart, growing louder and louder. He took out the stone gifted by White Emperor, deciding to use it ahead of time.
Although this stone looked unremarkable and plain, its origin was extraordinary. It was an Enlightenment Stone that White Emperor had found by sheer chance while roaming the Sea of Chaos.
This was an Innate Demonic Creature, a Tribulation Demon in cultivation, nurtured in the Sea of Chaos, and of great help to Emperor-level experts.
Enlightenment Stone, as the name suggested, could help Monster Tamers achieve enlightenment.
According to White Emperor’s explanation when he gifted it, ordinary Emperor-level experts possessed at least four or five Enlightenment Stones. These stones were extremely helpful in their mastery of other laws and principles.
After parting ways with White Emperor, Chu Yun fled for a thousand miles and entered his Immortal Pouch World. On the deck of the Blissful Joy Ship, he held the Enlightenment Stone and began to break through to the peak of King-level.
Among all the myriad Great Daos in the world, Chu Yun walked the Dao of Humans alone. The Dao of Humans was the most suitable path for him. With his experience from two lifetimes, he had the deepest understanding, and his talent in this path was unmatched in the Nine Provinces.
This was a path unique to him, the essence refined from the integration of his past and present lives’ experiences and thoughts. Therefore, his comprehension of the Dao of Humans had always progressed by leaps and bounds, with new insights and epiphanies almost daily.
Now, he had a faint feeling that he was only one step away from the peak King-level realm. Coincidentally, White Emperor had given him an Enlightenment Stone, which he could use to make the breakthrough.
The Enlightenment Stone was extraordinary.
As Chu Yun held it, he immediately felt a surge of spiritual energy within him, and countless inspirations flooded in, endlessly and continuously.
In a dark meditative space, Chu Yun forgot everything, leaving only his spiritual energy, like the stars in the sky, emitting a dazzling milky white radiance.
But as he continued to ponder, these dazzling rays of light gradually dimmed and slowly receded. The sharpness of the spiritual energy became contained.
He did not know how long had passed, whether it was one hour, two hours, or one month, two months. Chu Yun’s spiritual energy, from its original brilliance, became crystalline and lustrous. Like a crystal ball, perfectly round and flawless, it quietly emitted a faint glow, like the moon in water, giving people a sense of circulating wisdom and intelligence.
But strangely, as the spiritual energy receded, it illuminated a wider area, making the surroundings feel brighter.
This was the light of wisdom.
True great wisdom and intelligence were often not overtly sharp but appeared foolish.
Wonderful.
Inexpressibly wonderful.
Chu Yun became more engrossed.
(To be continued)
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